India adds 11 ports to e-Visa network, taking total entry points to 88
The move brings airports, seaports, land borders and rail posts under a common framework defined by the new Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
India has expanded its network of e-Visa entry points by adding 11 new ports, bringing the total to 88, according to the Union home ministry. These additions include Attari on the India-Pakistan border and the border town of Moreh in Manipur. The updated list features nine land ports and two airports, enhancing the utility of electronic visas for foreign travelers.
The move aligns with the new Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which aims to streamline and simplify the visa regime while bolstering internal security. The government has been implementing various initiatives over the past few years to liberalize and standardize immigration facilities across different modes of entry, including airports, seaports, land borders, and rail posts.
India currently issues approximately 95% of e-Visa applications within 72 hours, and the e-Visa facility, introduced in 2014, is available to travelers from 172 countries across various categories, such as tourism, student, medical, and transit visas.
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